VIETNAM AIRLINES A321 Economy Class【4K Trip Report Ho Chi Minh City - Jakarta】$$$!

[@tanletran7270]

Thank you for sharing. The same trip from SGN to Jakarta took our family 2 weeks by boat back in April 1979 to begin our new life as political refugee. Once again thank you for sharing your video & your very honest opinion

[@tfft]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@spinalcrackerbox]

For years, Vietnam Airlines was the only carrier on the route to Phnom Penh and charged a hefty $160 to cover the 250 km distance. I remember taking a $6 Capitol (RIP to its service of moving people post-Covid, btw) bus to cover that distance around 2007, taking about 6 hours.

[@tfft]

Tbh I'd rather drive my motorbike to PP than have to take one of those busses lol. Their safety record make driving a motorbike with two hands tied behind your back look "safe" haha. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@denisesommer-roque3169]

Your channel is very underrated….wish you a rapid growth in viewers! Love your video’s especially the Far East ones! I have been binge watching the last week!

[@tfft]

Thanks very much for your kind words. Lots more content from SE Asia is on the way! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@thehungnguyen2186]

Because not many Vietnamese and Indonesian visit each other, there are very few flights between the two countries. For Vietnamese, Thailand is always our No. 1 foreign destination. South Korea is extremely well-connected because we receive an insane amount of Korean tourists. There are almost 10 flights per day from Da Nang to Seoul, and up to 4 to freaking Busan!!!

[@tfft]

I believe it’s the other way around. There isn’t much travel because there aren’t many flight. Kuala Lumpur was the same 6 years ago when there were only 1-2 flights per day. Now the flights between the countries are in the double digits. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@thehungnguyen2186]

@@tfft It's about marketing as well. Malaysia has done a good job, plus it's a short hop from SGN to KUL, unlike Jakarta. Morever, I believe many Vietnamese fly to KUL without visiting the country, buy to connect to other parts of Asia and Australia, thanks to Air Asia's extensive network and cheap fares.

[@Dutchbird757]

Love your flight reviews. Full of useful information! Flying VN soon for the first time!

[@tfft]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@andrewmonos4951]

A lot of travel bloggers are indistinguishable from ads. Thank you for being different. Your advice sounds like I'm hearing it from a friend, not a script. While living in Ha Noi we flew VN a few times. They where usually ok but in a crowded industry they need to do more to stand out. Your 100% right about the LCC influence; Ha Noi - Bangers visa runs where so cheap and convenient During covid we experienced a real difference; some acted like greedy corporates (VN and QANTAS) but some where doing their best in difficult circumstances (EVA and surprisingly PAL) Do you have anything coming on AirAsia or Bamboo Airways? Travel is opening up but some things have changed

[@tfft]

Thanks very much for the kind words. I’ll actually be on Bamboo this month. AirAsia won’t be until February though (but AirAsia India might come before the end of the year…). Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@cuthomas4664]

Keep going sir, your content is great

[@tfft]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@beyondmoneybusiness]

Last week I did Vietnam Airlines Business Class Hanoi to Bangkok, the lounge and inflight service and food and it was great. (Did not think too much of Vietnam tho)

[@tfft]

To each their own. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@TomGD]

Hey, nice video! also to put up to context on my table, and most of the time I fly on Vietnam Airlines' A321 before, here are some stuff. Currently, a majority of the A321s which have 16 business, and 168 economy seats do not have in-flight entertainment, even in Business Class. A select few A321s which has the monitors used for medium haul routes, and the ife is usually reserved for business class, so only 10 of them have personal in flight entertainment. Lastly, the A321neo they don't have in all seats, but they do have wireless in-flight entertainment.

[@tfft]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@Corrosionchemist]

Wow! The immigration entry hall was almost completely empty! When I entered in the new Terminal 3, I stood on line for about one hour and 20 minutes. On my next visit to Jakarta, I may pay a few extra dollars/rupiah for a “VIP“ reception service to speed up my passage through the immigration line.

[@tfft]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@um8440]

Time is money, you either waste your time or your money.

[@walterwlim]

9:24 Cengkareng Golf Club: I played it once and it's a very nice course with prime plane spotting views.

[@tfft]

Yah I can’t imagine any views being much better! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@JL-cr1lr]

Flights in/out of Jakarta are usually quite pricey compared to neighboring cities as there’s lots of premium passengers from CGK

[@tfft]

Personally I think it’s much more a lack of competition. If it was simply because of premium demand than flying to Singapore and/or Bangkok would be significantly more expensive. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@JL-cr1lr]

@@tfft but flying out of Singapore is ridiculously expensive as well. Often when you change the origin/destination to KUL/BKK/SGN, the price drops up to almost 40% or more ON SIA. The same can’t be said of CGK especially post-COVID since demand hasn’t been met and passengers who want to fly are still gonna pay regardless.

[@sandyap7797]

Yup that’s very true with SIN. On some days you could get a business class ticket on Malaysia Airlines from KUL for about the same price as as an SQ flight to Jakarta in economy

[@JL-cr1lr]

@@sandyap7797 forget MAS, even on SIA it’s often cheaper to fly in/out from KUL/BKK/SGN and transit in SIN than fly in/out of SIN directly. Insanity.

[@jamsaanich4993]

I appreciate the gentle sarcasm as it does well to highlight insufficiencies. Nice work. Regarding takeoff and landings i have never been a fan of travel content makers who decide to fast forward the absolute best part of the flying experience. A better option is a skip point for those who wish to jump ahead and those who do not. I being among the latter.

[@tfft]

If I controlled the algorithm, all of my videos would be 30-40 minutes long 😂… but long videos with sections that the majority of viewers skip significantly hurt video performance and algorithm ranking, a big no no when trying to build a channel. That’s why I have another channel just for the full length take off and landing videos. bit.ly/tfft_RA

[@jamsaanich4993]

@@tfft Awesome. Thanks for that valid explanation 😎

[@SalomonAviationTravel]

Excellent video, thanks for sharing :)

[@tfft]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@repubug1365]

I also feel vietnam airlines has very good meal. I flew with them 5 years ago. Jakarta - hanoi.

[@tfft]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@denisesommer-roque3169]

Thanks

[@hoho657chan]

I’ve been watching most of your videos lately. Your witty and sometimes droll commentary is a big part of the fun, thank you. Er … you were not wearing flip flops on this flight, does that constitute false advertising ?? 😜🤪😜

[@tfft]

We need to blame airmageddon 2022 for that! I’ve started traveling with carry on bags only and my shoes (for the rare occasions when I actually need them) don’t fit inside 😊 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@tfft]

And sorry, KZbin does a really crap job of notifying us of which chats are super chats, just noticed it now. Thanks so much for the support!

[@flyingdentist]

Great report Kevin.Vietnam airlines looks pretty decent

[@tfft]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@hoangminhluu8851]

Vietnam airlines actually had it's wifi now, u can try it

[@tfft]

Thanks for sharing ✈️

[@akshanshsingh3580]

Found the channel 2 days ago & already binged half of the content. FABULOUS. P. S. Please cover India. Lacks in Aviation variety but makes up in Resorts EX: Oberoi & Leela's. KEEP IT UP.

[@tfft]

I have two trips to India planned in the next year. Planning the hotels now, but there will surely be some Oberois and Leelas in there 😊 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@Lover3Liar]

Your reviews are both helpful and pleasant to listen to. A small note: the fare details in the video description are for a different video.

[@tfft]

Ah! Thanks very much, changed it. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@jorilim]

Just to give info the current situation is getting better. Both low cost carriers AirAsia and Vietjet Ajr resumes it service between Saigon and Jakarta this year! The price are less than half what VN charges on this route!

[@tfft]

To my knowledge AirAsia has never flown between Jakarta and Saigon.

[@jorilim]

@@tfft they did, they opened the route in 2009 and closed it in 2011-2012ish. I was in one 🙂

[@ressarest_]

Good and honest review, and I agree with you. But once I fly with VNA. They had IFE and you need to connect to wifi to access the IFE.

[@tfft]

Sure, there are multiple configurations. The aircraft like mine, a couple with blue seats and no IFE screen, but with Wi-Fi and lastly with blue seats and the IFE screens. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@karan5194]

We are flying from mumbai to nha trang and planning to take a vietnam airlines flight ? Any suggestions about seats and is business class worth it on an A321 ?

[@tfft]

I generally find VN 321 economy seats to be some of the most of the most comfortable out there- probably why I've never published a Business Class review of that plane lol

[@taiwanairlines123]

To be honest theres not much demand between vietnam and indonesia. Both countries are not commercially nor tourism-ly closely connected. Vietnam and Indonesia are similar wise in exporting working population. You can see similarity between Phillipines and Indonesia routes

[@tfft]

Sure, but the same (lack of ties) could be said for many markets before LCCs enter. Take SGN-KUL for example. 6-7 years ago I believe there were two daily flights on VN and MH. VJ entered the market with one daily flight, then AirAsia, then Malindo, then Jetstar Pacific (I think) then increase frequency from MH and VN, increase destinations from AirAsia… within 3-4 years there were 10-12 daily flights between Saigon and Malaysia. Many times in this part of the world the market is created by the LCC. Accessibility is key. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@francissjafei6769]

lovely flight report, i have fear of flying unfortunately im not a fan of A321 because turbulence can be felt much stronger on smaller aircrafts.

[@tfft]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@loveaodai100]

Interesting video but the fare information seems to be from another flight. Consider it a convenience to go direct as in the older days one had to transit through Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. And in the mid nineties... a ticket to Singapore from Saigon cost over 500 dollars US and that's in 1995 dollars which were much more valuable than today!!

[@tfft]

Ah now I see it. Sorry didn’t know you were speaking about the description! Changed it :)

[@TripandTravels]

A great video and there you get a new subscriber! I don’t think it’s so pricey particularly when you know the one way economy fares from Singapore to Jakarta on Singapore Airlines is always above $600 for a flight less than 1.5 hours and the catering is mediocre.

[@tfft]

😳😳😳 Sounds like you need a better travel agent lol. I just checked random dates in Nov, Feb and May… all under $200 SIN-CGK on SQ. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@kash6175]

Nice subscribers growth

[@tfft]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@dayanarung]

Saigon to Tangerang

[@tfft]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@AS-br8si]

What mic do you use your voice is smooth as silk👌

[@tfft]

It’s a Rode NT-USB. There’s a link to all of the gear I use through an Amazon storefront in the description of the video. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@chinaberg]

What do you do for a living that enables you to travel so much and live in Vietnam?

[@tfft]

Well, I do this now, full time ☺️. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@WhoDaresWins-B20]

What is IFE???? I wish people would not use anagrams when speaking. In all, an informative video. Thank you for sharing.

[@tfft]

In Flight Entertainment. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@WhoDaresWins-B20]

@@tfft Silly Me. Sorry mate. Thanks for a very prompt response. I have subscribed to your channel as I have membership with Vietnam Airways but have never flown with them. I appreciate your candid synopsis on the Airline. Thanks again. Kindest Regards

[@duongnhdn]

My god the grey screen above Jakarta is air pollution?? And I thought Hanoi's one was bad.

[@tfft]

☺️

[@soinoi3059]

What dollar currency were you referring to please?

[@tfft]

Always USD unless otherwise specified. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@soinoi3059]

Traveling through many countries, I've used USD only in the US and one Asian country. Specifying the currency would be a sign of being international unless you are targeting certain audience.

[@tfft]

In every recent video, including this one, I say: “if you’d like to know the exact fare/rate that I paid…check out the description below…” And in every description, I specify “USD”. No idea what “being international” is supposed to mean but you must be better at it than the rest of us! 🙌🏼

[@soinoi3059]

@@tfft I'm a new viewer of your channel and like it. It's good to learn that in your every other posts you specified 'USD'. My original question was an honest enquiry to clarify which currency was the 'dollar' you were referring to in. Many countries use 'dollar' as their currency unit so stating which specific country dollar would be beneficial to larger viewers internationally. Think NBC or all other US based news agencies.

[@nils7875]

Please please please add registration and aircraft type to your map animation

[@tfft]

The registration and aircraft type is always always always in the “boarding pass” graphic that comes after the intro, around 00:40 😊Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@nils7875]

@@tfft oh youre Right😂 I Never noticed

[@tfft]

No worries! I’m just happy there are more than 0 people out there that actually want to see that hahaha

[@sawbo2119]

Currently on this flight now, my american ass is barely able to fit in these seats. I grabbed exit rows 28g and 28k, more than enough leg room. $240 one way, way too expensive. Onto Park Hyatt Jakarta, thanks to your review

[@tfft]

I highly suggest you never fly Nok Air then 😅 Flew them the other day and my butt and thighs were numb after the hour long flight bc it was so tight. Made VN look luxurious haha. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@markholland6657]

short haul in or out of SGN and better off going with a budget airline... I'd only fly long haul with VN Airlines over 4hrs flight.. and at least premium or business.. there's always Bamboo Airlines..

[@tfft]

At the time of this flight VN was the only and only carrier flying the route...

[@MrHmjg]

i flew saigon to bkk on vietjet. luggage cost more than the ticket. coulnt get a free glass of water

[@tfft]

Sounds like you must have had a great fare! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@cotter1975]

Interesting that masks were still required. We flew Bamboo HAN - DAD a couple of days ago and they didn't bother 🤔

[@tfft]

Like the majority of government announcements in VN, I’m sure the recent September 8th announcement caused more confusion than anything else 😂. I’m flying Bamboo next week, we shall see! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@brilliantbutblue]

I'm thinking the whole VOA system should be scrapped 👍

[@tfft]

I reckon everyone except those with their hands in the cookie jars agrees. ID (and VN) are only hurting themselves with these silky Covid era holdovers. Before Covid, American tourists in VN could get: 30 day single or multi entry; 90 day single or multi entry; 1 year multi entry. Now, just 30 day single entry. I really don’t understand who benefits from that.

[@2arry5]

How come i didnt know/notice that there's an actual golf club in the airport? Well, i know for a fact that 1 exist in DMK, saw it with my own eyes several times. Such a shame on me as indonesian.

[@tfft]

If it makes you feel better, the only reason I saw it was from making the graphics 😂. From the taxiway it’s just a fence haha. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@lifeasithappens]

That's an expensive ticket

[@tfft]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@hayd8946]

🤲🍊🍋🤝

[@tfft]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@sammyhamawi6407]

Sawasdee

[@tfft]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@mohdyusuffsharif944]

The seat is hard cushion and the length from back to front is short.and you feel inadequate to lie your bottom...feel uncomfortable as you rest your bottom.tend to slide down forward.i'll never fly VN again.Did you notice that?

[@tfft]

As I mentioned in the video the seat was quite comfortable and provided plenty of support. No sliding forward and the seat depth is deeper than most modern narrow body seats (I measure). Perhaps your seat was broken. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@kevinowen7388]

So pricey alright and still is for a direct trip there 😱🤑

[@tfft]

Thanks for watching 🩴

[@denisesommer-roque3169]

Thanks